# Foliate privacy rating

Open-source e-book reader for Linux built with GTK, supporting EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, FB2, CBZ and PDF.

## Summary

Foliate scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the ebook readers criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://johnfactotum.github.io/foliate/
- Source code: https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Ebook readers](https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Licensed under GPL-3.0. | https://raw.githubusercontent.com/johnfactotum/foliate/gtk4/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/johnfactotum/foliate |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer-developed software with no ads. | https://johnfactotum.github.io/foliate/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/ebook-readers/foliate/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/ebook-readers/foliate.md